Tag Archives: community employment for adults with developmental disabilities

Brittany working at Summa Health.

Brittany’s Path to Employment

Meet Brittany! She was recently hired by Summa Health after participating in two innovative employment initiatives funded by Summit DD. When asked how she feels about being employed, Brittany replied “…I feel excited! And I feel really comfortable working in the community!” Read More ›

Local students participating in the Summer Youth Work Experience program.

NDEAM: So much to celebrate this October

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. NDEAM is also a time to celebrate the direct support professionals in our community who support the employment needs of employees with disabilities. Read More ›

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October Awareness: Disability Employment Awareness

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). A time to highlight the important role that people of every ability play within the workforce. We believe that employment opportunities for people with disabilities ensures a diverse workforce and helps strengthen communities – now and into the future.
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Summer Youth Work Experience Program A Big Success

We all remember our very first summer job. We learned teamwork, time management, plus we made friends and felt the excitement of cashing that first paycheck. It was an essential part of our professional and personal development into adulthood. For the past several years, Summit DD has understood the importance of providing a Summer Youth Work Experience Program to teens and young adults throughout Summit County. Read More ›

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